•This is a full time position working rotating weekends on our Memory Care floor

•Previous activities experience in an assisted living facility is strongly desired Schedule is 8:30A-5P on rotating days : Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat then Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri This position rotates with another Activity Coordinator from resident activities and directing Hillside visitors in the lobby.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

 Under the guidance and supervision of management staff, serves as a member of the Specialty Care Living team responsible for activities for those residents with dementia on the Memory Care Unit.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 Serves as a member of the care team responsible for assisting and encouraging residents both on and off the unit  Responsible for listing residents who leave the floor to attend activities and communicating with the nursing supervisor assuring that she/he is aware of which residents will be off the floor or out of the facility.  Responsible for assessing that there is the correct number of staff required to safely transport residents and communicate this to the nursing supervisor or Unit Coordinator  Responsible for planning and implementing activities on the unit when residents are not involved in house wide activities, both group and one on one activities  Communicate with families via email, sending updates on resident participation and involving them in the activities on the unit.  Must be able to drive the bus and transport residents to and from activities when required  Responsible for documentation of activities attended by all residents  Responsible for organization and maintenance of the activity closet, communicating any needs to the nursing supervisor or Unit Coordinator  Communicate regularly with the Activity Director regarding calendar programs and needs of the residents  Assist RCA's with meals as needed to allow them a break  Responsible for acting as an RCA as needed when the unit is short staffed  Must be willing to adjust hours as necessary to cover all activities as planned and resident needs  Assist is miscellaneous departmental duties/functions as needed  Responsible for complying with policies regarding health and safety in the home environment  Assists in miscellaneous departmental duties/functions as needed  All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

 High school diploma/GED  Two plus years direct applicable industry experience preferred  After employment Successful Completion of Dementia Care Course and Exam Certification preferred  Excellent verbal communication skills  Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision  Computer skills, using Microsoft Office required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 Lift up to 50 pounds

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

 Demonstrated record of responsibility  Service oriented  Proven skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance relationships with residents, families and caregivers, fellow co-workers, etc.  Motivated, goal oriented and creative  Must maintain company and resident confidentiality  Must handle stress and deadlines well  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as needed Responsibility for

Safety:

 Safety is in everything we do and is a shared responsibility Responsibility to

Prevent Errors:

 Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:

 Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality service to residents, families and caregivers, fellow co-workers, etc. Communication with

Others:

 Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person